Archive for the 2014

Low back pain
(LBP) can strike at any time or place, often when we least expect it.
There are “self-help” approaches that can be of great benefit, but many
of these approaches can fail, or worse, irritate the condition. Here are
some “do’s and don’ts” when self-managing low back pain!Ice vs. Heat?
Typically, people are [..]

Chiropractic
is often sought after for managing conditions associated with the
nerves, muscles, bones, and joints (or the “neuromusculoskeletal
system”), and typically NOT for conditions associated with blood sugar
(which is also called dysinsulinism, since insulin controls our blood
sugar levels). Insulin controls the level of our blood sugar and is
secreted by the endocrine [..]

Whiplash—or “whiplash associated disorders” (WAD)—is a relatively
common injury usually linked with a motor vehicle collision (MVC) during
which the head is whipped forwards and backwards (when rear-ended) or
sideways (if T-boned). Let’s look at some facts: 1) WAD is often ignored
or mistreated due to a lack of understanding about the condition. 2)
WAD [..]

Fibromyalgia
(FM) causes widespread pain to an estimated 5.8 million Americans. FM
is considered a “musculoskeletal disorder,” even though many of the
symptoms include other body systems, especially the gastrointestinal
system, as conditions such as IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) often
co-exist with FM. It is thought that FM is a disorder that amplifies the
manner [..]

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
(CTS) results in pain, numbness, tingling, grip strength weakness,
interrupted sleep, and can interfere with work, social family, and
recreational activities. Symptoms can radiate up the forearm and down
into the fingers making tasks that require intricate finger movements
very difficult. Many of us know someone who has had carpal tunnel
surgery, [..]

Last month, we covered the first two of four primary goals when it comes to the chiropractic management of neck pain
(#1 - Pain Management and #2 - Structural realignment). This month, we
will conclude this discussion with #3 - Functional Restoration and #4 -
Prevention.3) FUNCTIONAL RESTORATION: Restoring
function basically allows the patient to [..]

Low back pain
(LBP) is the most common complaint for which patients seek chiropractic
care. X-rays are a common diagnostic tool utilized by most healthcare
providers. Let’s take a look at the role of x-rays and how they are used
by both medical practitioners and chiropractors.X-rays are a
form of radiation (similar to light or [..]

Chiropractic care focuses on treating the whole person and realigning
the spine to maximize function and health. This month’s focus is on the
feet and how they can have a tremendous effect on the whole body. Let’s
take a look!Did you know that the foot consists of 26 bones, 33
joints (20 of which are [..]

When discussing the topic of whiplash
injury recovery, prompt assessment, treatment, education, reassurance,
and advice can be VERY EFFECTIVE in helping the injured crash victim
improve during the acute stage of the injury (the first three months).
But after three months, when the condition becomes more chronic, which
interventions are the most beneficial? More specifically, [..]

Utilizing dietary approaches to help with fibromyalgia (FM)
management has been our main topic these past two articles and serves as
GREAT background information for this month’s topic: Vitamin D and its
role in the management of pain associated with FM. Let’s take a look!Vitamin
D is found in foods such as fish, eggs, fortified [..]

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